seppuku
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Noun — A ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese seppuku, from characters meaning "to cut" and "belly."
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What does “seppuku” mean?
The word “seppuku” means a ritual form of suicide by disembowelment historically practiced by Japanese samurai, often to preserve honor or avoid disgrace. In plain terms, a ritual suicide by self-disembowelment, historically tied to samurai honor codes.
How do you pronounce “seppuku”?
“Seppuku” is pronounced seh-POO-koo (/ˈsɛ.pu(ˌ)ku/ in IPA).
How do you use “seppuku” in a sentence?
Here is “seppuku” used in a sentence: “The defeated general chose seppuku rather than surrender.”
What part of speech is “seppuku”?
“Seppuku” is a noun.
Where does the word “seppuku” come from?
The word “seppuku” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese seppuku, from characters meaning "to cut" and "belly.".